1 Kings 19:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 19:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 19:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 19:13 — KJV
“And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?”
— 1 Kings 19:13 (KJV)
1 Kings 19:13 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 19:13
“And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:13: elijah, cave, behold
“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:13: went, stood, behold
“And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:13: elijah, went, behold
“Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river of Chebar: and I fell on my face.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:13: face, went, stood
“When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 19:13: heard, went, stood
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